Betta splendens crownmoon (Fighter)

Betta splendens crownmoon (Fighter)

Description

This is the name given to a Crowntail halfmoon. Very pretty fish with personalities! He can be a player, fearful, angry, ... Take care of it makes it possible to avoid diseases. His life expectancy is about 2 and a half or 3 years old. Aggressive with the other fish (of its species or other), it is better to maintain it alone to avoid problems.

The Betta Splendens Crownmoon is a fish belonging to the family of the oscphonemids, known for its beauty and popularity as a company Animal. It is a freshwater fish from Southeast Asia, especially countries like Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. It is often called Betta Crownmoon, crown Betta or simply Betta for short.

The Betta Crownmoon is a small fish, generally reaching a length of 5 to 7 cm. It is characterized by its wide and oval head, with round and expressive eyes. Its dorsal fin is long and thorny, and its caudal fin is forked, giving it a graceful and elegant appearance.

The Betta Crownmoon is generally bright red, but can also be blue, green, yellow, pink, white or black. Her dress can also have complex patterns, such as spots, scratches or marbling. In addition, it can have an iridescent or metallic dress, which gives it a shiny and luxurious appearance.

Betta Crownmoon is a very territorial and aggressive fish, which means that it is important to maintain it in an individual aquarium to avoid any conflict with other fish. It needs a well -ventilated aquarium and enough space to swim, as well as a water temperature of 22 to 28 degrees Celsius. He also needs an adequate substrate, a filter and a dim light to create a healthy environment for him.

Regarding its diet, the Betta Crownmoon is a carnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insects and worms. It is important to offer it a balanced and varied diet to maintain your health and vitality. In addition, it is recommended to give it small amounts of food several times a day rather than giving it a large amount only once.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 7 cm
  • Behaviour : Aggressive
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 18 - 25 °C
  • pH : 6.9 - 8.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 20

Dimorphism

The male generally has the fins longer than the female but however some females have much more developed fins. We recognize the female on her white lids

Reproduction

Similar to the standard Betta Splendens

Contribution

  • Created by : clemano
  • Last update : 19/11/2022

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